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Jobs in small hospitality businesses slumped 45% (year on year) in April last year, outstripping the 10% fall in employment across small businesses more generally, according to data by Xero. Widespread closures and social distancing measures threw the industry into chaos. But once lockdowns eased, and jobkeeper payments were functioning smoothly, jobs were quickly replaced and over the following 12 months, those lost jobs have been recovered. In fact, the hospitality industry is 3.4% ahead of where it was 12 months ago, with the broader small business sector recording 5.3% jobs year-on-year g...

Tasmania's agritourism 'cut off' from customers as Australia Post ends delivery of some perishable items FriFriday 5 updated FriFriday 5 Red Cow Organics general manager Andy Jackman says tourists can become loyal online customers. ( Share Print text only Cancel Australia Post's decision to end a "crucial" delivery service could undermine agritourism operators and online entrepreneurs, industry players warn. Key points: Some Tasmanian businesses are concerned about the lack of alternative options Tasmanian tourism association West by North West's Tom Wotton says the online sales convert touri...