Ben Richardson
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.
How To Delegate Effectively [In < 2 Minutes!]
Trust and confidence are the cornerstones of delegation. A leader needs to be confident in themslves, and the people […]
10 Tips: Give A Great Presentation [Preparation Is Key!]
Presenting and public speaking is many people’s biggest fear. Like most things in life presenting is a skill. It […]
Excel’s SUM Function [inc 2 Examples & Troubleshooting]
The SUM Function quickly adds up numbers in a range of cells. It’s a simple and powerful tool, taught […]
Excel’s TRIM Function [inc 2 Examples & Troubleshooting]
The TRIM Function in Excel is useful for removing extra spaces from text. It’s especially handy when cleaning data […]
Excel’s COUNT Function [With 2 Examples & Troubleshooting!]
The COUNT Function in Excel quickly counts the number of cells in a range. It simplifies data analysis by […]
Excel’s SEARCH Function [inc 2 Examples & Troubleshooting]
The SEARCH function in Excel is a powerful tool that locates one text string within another. It returns the […]
All About Timeboxing [Just 7 Simple Steps!]
Timeboxing has been used for hundreds of years. First implemented by Benjamin Franklin, it is still used by incredible […]
The Urgency Effect Is Killing Productivity! [How To Overcome It]
If something is urgent, doesn’t mean it’s important. The urgency effect makes people waste countless hours at work and […]
SQL Joins Explained In <5 Minutes [4 Step-by-Step Examples]
SQL Joins make new tables by retrieving data from other tables. The relationship between tables is expressed (or described) […]
Introduction To Power BI Slicers [Beginners Guide: Step-By-Step]
Slicers are a great way to visually filter your data. They offer a much more appealing alternative to filters, […]
How To Say No Without Saying No [3 Easy Ways with Examples]
As a manager, you have to learn to say “No”. But being harsh isn’t the only way to go […]
You Should Learn Power BI [How And Why]
Power BI stands for Power Business Intelligence. It is the leading business intelligence and data visualization tool. Microsoft Power BI’s […]