Texas is scaling back key supports for women- and minority-owned firms, and San Antonio has removed its 30% subcontracting goal without public discussion. This article explains what these changes mean and why small businesses must build new capacity to stay competitive.

San Antonio’s delegation to Mexico City offered a clear view of how regional trade, policy, and supply chains are shifting ahead of the 2026 USMCA review. With meetings across key economic institutions, the trip highlighted what Texas SMEs need to compete in a volatile cross-border market.

Design thinking helps companies solve problems with clarity and speed, yet many teams remain stuck in old habits. This article explains why design thinking matters, why innovation training is essential, and how organizations can build real capacity for change.

Small Business Saturday highlights why local shops matter, but one weekend is not enough. Modern consumers want convenience and experience, and small firms must adapt with e-commerce, technology, and year-round support. Here’s what San Antonio businesses can do next.

Emerge and Rise won the 2025 Go Global Awards “SME Expansion Facilitator of the Year” in London. This recognition highlights San Antonio’s growing role in global trade and validates our hands-on work supporting SMEs, international soft-landing, and business growth across Texas.

Texas Proposition 5 proposes a tax exemption for retail animal feed, giving small feed stores and ranch-focused retailers new relief from rising property costs. This article explains how the measure works and what it could mean for San Antonio’s business community.

Texas small business owners face rising costs from property taxes, insurance, and compliance. A new amendment, Proposition 9, offers relief on tangible property taxes. This article explains how these pressures affect San Antonio firms and what owners can do next.

Texas voters will soon decide ballot propositions that could change the cost structure for small firms. This article breaks down how key measures may affect business owners in San Antonio and why tax relief could shift growth decisions across the region.

Main Street and Wall Street seem far apart, but small firms sit in the middle of both. This article explains how the economic layers connect, where micro and ecommerce businesses fit, and what San Antonio owners can do to stay strong.

If you want help building resilience against uncertainty or need support with planning, funding strategy, operations, or revenue development, Emerge and Rise is here. Our team works hands-on with small firms across San Antonio to strengthen systems, reduce risk, and create stability in a changing economy.

Texas has passed a new cybersecurity law that protects small businesses from certain legal penalties after a data breach. The law gives firms a safe harbor if they follow approved cybersecurity standards, offering relief for owners facing rising digital threats.

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.