Ben Richardson
Bio
Ben Richardson is the Director of Acuity Training, and has been leading the company for more than 10 years. He is a Natural Sciences graduate from the University of Cambridge and a qualified accountant with the ICAEW, bringing a strong analytical and technical background to his writing. He previously worked as a venture capitalist and banker, gaining extensive experience with Excel from building financial models and later expanded into SQL, Power BI and other data technologies. His writing is centred around real-world examples, helping readers understand not just how tools work, but how they can be applied to day-to-day work.
Star Schema vs Snowflake Schema in Power BI: Which Should You Use?
When you start building Power BI reports, it’s tempting to jump straight into visuals. But very quickly, you realise that […]
The 10 Star Schema Mistakes Everyone Makes
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Decoding DAX Query Plans: How to Detect and Fix Query Bottlenecks
Every Power BI developer knows the feeling. Your report looks great, but once people start clicking around, it slows down. […]
Power BI for London Project Managers: Visualising Costs, Risks, and Timelines
London never stops building, from new transport links to borough-wide refurbishments. But with so many moving parts, keeping track of […]
Power BI Statistics You Need To See (2025)
Power BI continues to dominate the analytics and business intelligence market. From small businesses, to the biggest conglomerates in the […]
Acuity Training vs Happy – Best Excel Training Provider in 2025
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Power BI Training for Contractors: Flexible & Efficient Learning Paths
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Improving Your Power BI Rollout: A Complete Guide
Rolling out Microsoft Power BI is more than a software deployment. It’s a business transformation initiative that requires aligning people, […]
Power BI Training for Healthcare Professionals in London
Healthcare professionals in London are under more pressure than ever to make decisions based on data. From monitoring patient outcomes […]
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