SmartDraw.com today announced the launch of its new Business Graphics Blog. This new blog illuminates the way business graphics save time, increase efficiency, and improve communication using proven, real-world advice from both in-house and real world experts.

"Every day, thousands of people search the Internet for a way to create a graphic such as a flowchart, org chart or floor plan
with their computers," said Paul Stannard, CEO SmartDraw.com. "Business people today, more than ever before, really depend on graphical communication to improve presentations, communicate, persuade and succeed. Our blog will help them achieve their goals."

The new blog, located at http://blog.smartdraw.com features advice and tips from industry experts in the fields of sales, marketing, business process management, and more. In addition, the blog invites everyday business people to submit comments and access helpful online resources.

SmartDraw.com, the creator of SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software, has been an authority in business graphics for more than ten years. Every year, more than 2 million people download and use SmartDraw to create graphics such as flowcharts, org charts, floor plans, and more.

Recently, the company launched the world's first Encyclopedia of Business Graphics, available free online at www.smartdraw.com/eobg. This comprehensive encyclopedia features every kind of chart, diagram, schematic and illustration used by businesses to communicate information. In addition to a detailed definition, the encyclopedia provides colorful real-world examples. It also includes information illustrating how every-day business people can use graphics to improve productivity and communicate more effectively, in dozens of activities such as accounting, human resources, and sales.

In addition, users can download a free trial of SmartDraw from the company's website (www.smartdraw.com), and may also purchase online. Individual licenses start at $297. The company also provides variety of options for multiple-seat licenses, including an annual subscription agreement for department-level or company-wide usage starting at $1,495.

About SmartDraw.com:
SmartDraw.com is the creator of SmartDraw, the world's most popular business graphics software and the first program that makes it possible for ordinary computer users to create presentation-quality business graphics in minutes. Each year more than two million people install and use SmartDraw and the company counts more than half of the members of the Fortune 500 as loyal customers.

Founded in 1994, SmartDraw.com is privately-held and based in San Diego, CA. In addition to SmartDraw 2008 for general business and home use, the company also offers SmartDraw Healthcare and SmartDraw Legal editions which include graphics and applications unique to their respective fields. For more information on the company or to download a free trial of SmartDraw, please visit www.smartdraw.com.