How would I research the history of a company?

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There are several ways to research the history of a company:

Start with the company's website. Some companies provide quite a bit of information right on their own website regarding how and why the company was developed, who founded the company, and complete timelines of important company events. Look for a History or About Us page.
Find articles and company information in library databases. Remember, there may be less (if any) information about private or small family-owned businesses in library databases. Choose your company wisely. Not sure if your company is public or private?:
- Mergent Market Atlas
  - Search for your company and open its record.
  - Locate various pieces of historical information in each tab.
  - Watch this video on Mergent Market Atlas Basics
- Hoover's
  - Search for your company
  - Click the Link to the full-text button
  - Select History
- Regional Business News
- Business Source Complete
- Business via ProQuest
Find eBooks through:
- Ebooks and Academic Ebooks
- Ebook Central
  - Search for your company
  - Read the book or use the Table of Contents to find the section/chapter that covers the company's history

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