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Company Information

The focus of this guide is to provide resources for locating information on domestic and international companies

Background, History & Executives


Starting your company research with background and history can be useful for providing a foundational understanding of the company, its history, and its relevance in the market, and it can make your research process more efficient by helping you narrow your research scope up front, as well as allow you to identify relevant areas for further research and make informed decisions about your research direction.

This portion of your company research may include the following components. Check your guidelines and rubrics or ask your instructor for specific components needed for your particular research assignment.

  • Company history - when and where the company was established, major milestones
  • Key players - founders, executives, and other individuals critical to the company
  • Industry overview - what industry or industries the company operates in, major competitors, market trends
  • Products and services - the company's primary offerings and target market
  • Recent news and developments - significant events like acquisitions, mergers, partnerships
  • Company culture and values - information about the company's mission, vision and employee values

The library databases listed below can support you in this research. Remember to check out the company's website, too!

 

Recommended Databases


Company Profiles

For company profiles that can include company histories, timelines with major milestones, industry identification, and key executives:

 

Articles, Reports, and More

For articles from journals, trade publications, and newspapers that can potentially yield information on recent news and developments, products and services, and company culture and values: