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.
Excel’s New Functions Are Changing How We Work (2026 Guide)
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REGEXTEST: Checking Your Regex Works In Excel
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PL-300 and Our Power BI Training
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Best Excel Course In London (How To Actually Choose One!)
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Excel’s New IMPORT Functions Explained – 2026
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Power BI Courses – Buyers Guide 2026
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Acuity Training vs Happy – Best Excel Training Provider in 2025
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A Buyers Guide To Excel Courses In London
London is a great city – especially for people looking to learn something new. Excel is no different, but there […]
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