A business owner is always challenged by time constraints and money limits. Taking time to develop an ergonomic office may not be at the top of the list. However, perhaps it should be when you examine these findings:

• 80% of office workers using adjustable, ergonomic workstations suffered less musculoskeletal discomfort and were substantially more productive. (Alan Hedge and staff, Cornell University, 2004)
• Workers with adjustable, ergonomic chairs, compared to those with the basic model, demonstrated a 17.8% climb in productivity. (University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston)

Focusing on these two areas is a good start to setting up a sound, ergonomic workplace. The bottom line shows that the effort is worth the time and expense involved. If you want to explore possibilities, you can view desk offerings at sites like Maxo Interactive Desks or Stand Up Desks. Chair sites include www.bizchair.com and www.ergo4me.com.