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.
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The Replace Function [DAX’s Functions!]
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Speed Up Your Power BI Today!
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Use AI To Become An Excel Pro Today!
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Linking Power BI & SQL Server [Ultimate Guide]
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A Detailed Comparison Of Power BI And SSRS
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Finding Outliers In Excel: A Detailed Guide
Microsoft Excel is an incredibly powerful data analysis tool that empowers users to store, analyse, and visualise data to derive […]
[Introduction] Power BI & DAX
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16 QUESTIONS You Will Get In A Power BI Interview!
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