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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 growth, according to Xero’s data.
Women experienced a sharper decline in employment than men last April, losing 13.6% of small business jobs, to men’s 4.9%, but their recovery has almost returned to parity.
Tasmania s agritourism cut off from customers as Australia Post ends delivery of some perishable items
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Red Cow Organics general manager Andy Jackman says tourists can become loyal online customers.
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Australia Post s decision to end a crucial delivery service could undermine agritourism operators and online entrepreneurs, industry players warn.
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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 tourists into lifetime customers and ambassadors
The government-owned business last month revealed it would no longer deliver certain perishable goods, such as cheese and meat, due to inconsistent food safety requirements across states and territories.