Founded to support startups, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and ambitious organizations, Emerge and Rise has become a leading platform for entrepreneurial empowerment and business development. With a focus on fostering sustainable growth, the organization provides mentorship, advisory services, and capacity-building programs that enable businesses to navigate challenges and capitalize on international opportunities.

Starting October 1, 2025, Texas will begin taxing marketplace seller fees on platforms like Etsy, eBay, and Amazon. For small sellers, that means higher costs and thinner margins. Here’s what’s changing and how to adapt.

A new SBA rule removes the “geography test” for acquisition loans, making it easier for small business buyers to finance deals across markets. For Texans ready to own, now’s the time to prepare with clean credit, strong plans, and the right lending relationships.

With thousands of Texas small business owners set to retire, 2025 and 2026 offer a rare chance to buy an established company. Our Entrepreneurship by Acquisition program helps buyers take the leap.

From August, Texas small businesses face key shifts: inventory tax relief hinges on a November vote, lawmakers debate fixing disaster recovery loans, and optimism rises, but uncertainty stays high. Here’s what San Antonio firms should do now to prepare.

San Antonio small businesses are facing rising costs for rent, insurance, and supplies. From cash flow gaps to higher premiums, owners are adapting with new strategies and tapping local relief programs, while policymakers weigh how to support a critical part of the city’s economy.

At Emerge and Rise, we build sustainable businesses that break the Owner-Reliance Trap and grow community wealth. By combining green practices with financial, digital, and mental-health support, we help entrepreneurs lift San Antonio, and now we need donors and leaders to join us in creating a Texas-wide coalition for inclusive economic justice.

OpenAI’s GPT-5 delivers faster, smarter AI tools—but not without trade-offs. San Antonio’s small businesses must weigh the gains against the risks, as rivals like Microsoft and Google push ahead. The choice: shape AI use or be shaped by it.

Instagram content from business accounts now appears in Google search. Brands must treat posts like landing pages—using keyword-rich captions, alt text, and strategic hashtags—to drive visibility and control how their content reaches wider audiences.

Emerge and Rise is partnering with Meta-Dology, a South African tech company specializing in 3D spatial design, to bring immersive tech solutions to Texas. Through curated B2B matchmaking and private gatherings, we’re helping them land — and lead in San Antonio.

Sustainability isn’t just about surviving, it’s about building businesses that last. At Emerge and Rise, we break down what sustainability really means for small businesses, from financial health to climate resilience and access to local green resources.

Too many Latino entrepreneurs in San Antonio are left to navigate business ownership without the resources, capital, or recognition they deserve. We break down what’s missing—and how we’re working to close the gap.

Many small business owners skip registered agent services thinking they’re unnecessary. But in Texas, that decision could cost you. We break down what a registered agent is, why it matters, and how we make it simple.

Need a document notarized quickly? We offer fast, professional notary services right here in San Antonio, no long waits, no hassle. Perfect for small business owners handling contracts, filings, or official paperwork on a deadline.

Running a business in San Antonio isn’t easy. We’ve seen too many entrepreneurs struggle because of simple but costly mistakes. From poor planning to ignoring digital tools, here are the top issues we help business owners fix.