Ben Richardson
Bio
Ben is a director of Acuity Training which he has been running for over 10 years.
He is a Natural Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge and a qualified accountant with the ICAEW.
He previously worked as a venture capitalist and banker and so had extensive experience with Excel from building financial models before moving to learn SQL, Microsoft Power BI and other technologies more recently.
Excel Statistics: Facts & Figures [Original Research]
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Power BI vs Google Data Studio – Which To Pick!
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The Link Between Stress & Resilience
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The Benefits Of Gratitude
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How To Build Your Self-Confidence [5 Tips!]
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Why Employees Quit: Resilience Statistics [Original Research]
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