You've got data. How do you transform it into charts, graphs, and maps that will help your audience understand the data and move them to take action? This 30-page independent Idealware report provides an overview of the types of graphic formats that might work for you, provides some examples and case studies, and then compares eight low-cost tools that can help you create them. The tools reviewed include Microsoft Excel, SmartDraw, DeltaChart, Google Docs, ManyEyes, Swivel, Google Maps, and Microsoft MapPoint.
Links:
[1] http://www.idealware.org/users/laura-quinn
[2] http://www.idealware.org/content/data-vizualization-report