Gryphon Tools

Ready-access to information and resources helps Gryphon partners and professionals work smarter and more efficiently. Here are some of the online resources that we rely on to stay abreast of industry news, operations issues and more.

Economic Forecasts

Economy.com Sector Outlook (60 industries) - This is a fee-based site, but provides a detailed look at key industries.

First Research (over 100 industries) - Some content and studies are available for no fee, while other information is for fee-based subscribers.

U.S. Forecasts - Links to current White House-issued reports.

Workforce Stats - Up-to-date information on labor, hirings, unemployment.

Industry Research

Association Central - locate industry trends and reports published by top association resources listed by industry, region, and membership focus.

Industrial Reports & Trends - access current and historical shipment data for evaluating your performance.

Industry Contacts and Statistics - easy access to business information, trends and statistics.

Valuation Resources - Good links to industry trend reports to assist in company valuations.

Finance & Operations

Budget Builders - Links and articles providing useful insights into IT budgeting and performance metrics culled by the editors of CIO Magazine.

CFO.com - General news and case studies regarding corporate best practices. Link to free email newsletters covering corporate governance and reporting to regulatory issues.

Corporate Governance - Access the latest thinking on corporate governance, stock options and other key issues from Harvard Business School Working Knowledge resource center.

Ethics - Infusing ethical practices in all areas of the business, from dealings with partners and Wall Street to customers and employees. Here's a look at some timely insights from Harvard Business School Working Knowledge resource center.

IRS Market Segment Specialization Program - audit techniques for service industries

Benchmarking

APGC - internationally recognized resource for process and performance improvement.

Benchnet - Subscription based services, including best practice guidance and performance metrics, for all aspects of manufacturing.

Best Manufacturing Practices - BMP Program is a unique industry and government cooperative technology transfer effort that improves the global competitiveness of the U.S. industrial base.

Business News Tracking

MagPortal -- Check industry press releases and current news.

Yahoo! Industry News - Check up to the minute press release listings and news items.

Company Data

Bizlink - Centralized resource that includes links to web sites on company research

Edgar - Search online filings from publicly traded companies.

Hoover's - Up-to-date directory of businesses.

Multex/Reuters - Easy access to company background information.