In this episode, Grant McHerron talks with Mark Fortugno, Chief Financial Officer at WithYouWithMe, regarding small to medium businesses engaging with Defence and skilling the workforce.

We discuss how SMEs can collaborate with Primes for Defence contracts, as well as improve their acquisition cycles and foster innovation. We also review our sovereign capability and the factors surrounding why there are less SME Defence companies.

Lastly, we get an insight into how WithYouWithMe addresses the shortage of skilled resources in Australia in order to source and retain skilled talent for their clients.

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Contact Mark at: mark.fortugno@withyouwithme.com

WithYouWithMe: www.withyouwithme.com

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