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First Year Sales
- When
- 1876-1879
- Where
- Indianapolis
The company's first year of business generated $4,470 in sales, which grew significantly by 1879.
At the end of 1876, sales reached $4,470. By 1879, sales had grown to $48,000. In 1878, Lilly hired his brother James as the first full-time salesman, who helped market the company's drugs nationally, contributing to this growth.
Sources
- Eli Lilly Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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