About Us


First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) is a premier firm specializing in connecting buyers and sellers for successful business transactions. With expertise and integrity, we provide unparalleled service in the industry.

About Us


First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) is a premier firm specializing in connecting buyers and sellers for successful business transactions. With expertise and integrity, we provide unparalleled service in the industry.

FCBB in Richmond, VA will help you buy a business or sell your own business.

A Business Sales Organization

Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing over $7.5 Billion in businesses for sale – thus giving Buyers and Sellers an extensive network of Business Brokers across the U.S. to assist in Buying or Selling a Business.


If you think it is time for an exit strategy or if you are at the point in your life to buy a business, then First Choice Business Brokers of Richmond is ready to help you through the process from start to finish. We will guide you through every stage and ensure that the entire process is as smooth as possible.


William (Bill) and Patricia (Tricia) Griswold, owners/brokers go the extra mile for their clients. We service MOST OF Virginia. Give us a chance to earn your respect and we will do our very best service for you with honesty, confidentiality, and energy – that is our passion. You keep running your business and let us take care of the rest.

FCBB in Richmond, VA will help you buy a business or sell your own business.

A Business Sales Organization

Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers quickly grew to become one of the largest Business Sales Organizations in the U.S listing over $15 billion in businesses for sale – thus giving Buyers and Sellers an extensive network of Business Brokers across the U.S. to assist in Buying or Selling a Business.


If you think it is time for an exit strategy or if you are at the point in your life to buy a business, then First Choice Business Brokers of Richmond is ready to help you through the process from start to finish. We will guide you through every stage and ensure that the entire process is as smooth as possible.


William (Bill) and Patricia (Tricia) Griswold, owners/brokers go the extra mile for their clients. We service MOST OF Virginia. Give us a chance to earn your respect and we will do our very best service for you with honesty, confidentiality, and energy – that is our passion. You keep running your business and let us take care of the rest.

Selling a Business

Business Brokers help Sellers achieve the highest value for their business.

Business Valuation

Market Price Analysis - Learn what your business is worth in today’s market.

We handle all negotiations, paperwork, and ensure confidentiality throughout the entire process.

Selling a Business

Business Brokers help Sellers achieve the highest value for their business.

Business Valuation

Market Price Analysis - Learn what your business is worth in today’s market.

We handle all negotiations, paperwork, and ensure confidentiality throughout the entire process.

Specializing in lower middle market services focused on larger businesses with revenue up to $35m.

Business brokers can help you find the right business for your interests, income, and location.

Acting as a navigator is one facet of the business broker’s role in successfully selling your business.

Specializing in lower middle market services focused on larger businesses with revenue up to $35m.

Business brokers can help you find the right business for your interests, income, and location.

Acting as a navigator is one facet of the business broker’s role in successfully selling your business.

Explore Latest News

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By William Griswold September 4, 2026
The median business takes 170 days to sell. Here is the real floor on speed, what rushing costs you, and when a fast sale in Virginia is actually possible.
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By William Griswold September 3, 2026
Buyers value your business four ways: SDE multiple, EBITDA, assets, or sold comps. A Richmond broker explains which one applies to you and why.
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July 30, 2026
A phase-by-phase timeline for selling a business in Virginia, from valuation through closing, with realistic week counts for every stage.