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4 Beekeeping Tips for Beginners

Stoneware Honey Pot with Honeybees

Bees. They’re some of nature’s hardest workers. They’re also responsible for pollinating and making most of the plants we eat, including apples, blueberries, broccoli and more. That’s why beekeeping has been the buzz for environmentalists during the last few years. Because it’s a grassroots effort, beginners like to network with each other to get tips…

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5 Benefits of Cross-Training

Cross-training only makes workers and your business stronger. Many of our coworkers at Sunset Hill Stoneware use it to keep things running while we make stoneware mugs for your organization, so we’re familiar with the benefits of cross-training in our own business. Whether cross-training is something you haven’t even considered or an idea you’ve only…

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Barrel 41 Brewing Company: How to Start and Run a Brewery

Barrel 41 Brewing Company owners with beer stein

Running a craft brewery is a hard job, full of long days. Although that’s no secret to anyone who runs their own brewery, it’s harder to see from the other side of the bar. Plus, it can be hard to stand out. Luckily, there’s a hidden gem in Neenah that stands out in a sea…

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Meet One of Sunset Hill Stoneware’s Fastest Potters

Michael Weber, a Potter at Sunset Hill Stoneware

Sunset Hill Stoneware has one of the fastest turnaround times for pottery mugs in its industry, with orders shipping out within 4-6 weeks on average. That means you’ll get your pottery at least a month earlier than you would with any other wholesale pottery company. But how do we do it? There are a lot…

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5 Ways We Improve Employee Health

Woman Using Fire Extinguisher

Small actions can make a huge difference in improving employee health. We know this. That’s why Sunset Hill Stoneware takes a lot of little steps to improve our employees’ lives. Consider implementing these tips at work to improve employee health for you, your coworkers and your whole company. 1. Encourage Good Mental Health Practices With…

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How Copper Rock Coffee Roasts Quality Brews

Copper Rock Coffee Company owner Emily Heiges

Appleton, Wis. is a hip little college town with a classy vibe. In this city in the Fox Valley, there are plenty of coffee shops to start the day, or unwind after work or class. But, one such place has become a community institution. Introducing Copper Rock Coffee Company. This family-owned coffee shop has been…

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3 Stoneware Mugs for Military Units We Love

Oktoberstein in Old Glory for a Military Unit

Even after the Fourth of July, there is never a wrong time to support America’s troops. To honor the work that our troops do to defend freedom and the U.S. Constitution, we often provide mugs for military units, many of which are outside the United States. Through word of mouth, Sunset Hill Stoneware works with…

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7 Historic Battlefields with Must-Have Civil War Collectibles

Map of Sunset Hill Stoneware National Park Mugs from the Civil War

Although the U.S. had a few other conflicts between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, the latter is one of the deadliest conflicts in our country’s history. Some might argue that the Civil War began over states’ rights and federal law. However, at the core of that issue was that some states thought it…

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5 Tips for Using Video for Marketing Your Business

Film Crew at Sunset Hill Stoneware

Video is an essential tool for marketing your business in the digital space. Sure, you can add new announcements and photo posts to your social media pages every day, but video is the best way to shake things up for Facebook’s and other platforms’ ever-changing algorithms. It’s no secret to anyone who has made videos:…

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Wade Pratt: Adding Color to Custom Coffee Mugs

Sunset Hill Stoneware potter Wade Pratt

It’s more than just potters who work at the Sunset Hill Stoneware production facility. Aside from these key players, there are dozens of other roles that work behind the scenes to bring your handmade stoneware mugs to life.  You’ve already met some of Sunset Hill Stoneware’s employees, including handlers, our master potter, our graphic designer and even…

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