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.

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.

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.