How much does Social Media Marketing cost?

A common misconception is that social media marketing is easy or shouldn’t cost much. This is because the campaigns happen on platforms that are free to the world and to which everyone has access. But that makes expertise all the more important. There are lots of folks wandering around these digital lands. We have the map to success.

Should my company be on all social media channels?

Yes and no. It comes down to what your business is, and what the appetite is for that business online. The most effective social media marketing is a targeted approach that spends wisely and efficiently. Our data will show where it makes the most sense for you to invest resources, whether that’s Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, or Snapchat.

Do I need to run paid ads on social media?

Yes. Finding organic social success is challenging not only because of the heavy competition, but because the reality is that all your competitors are spending money on marketing on their social platforms. In other words, the deck is stacked against you. These days, it’s a required cost of doing business. Don’t worry though. We’ll show you how to smartly spend your budget.

What should I post about on social media?

Anything and everything related to your business. The important thing is to not think about your social media as strictly a function for selling. Instead, it’s a digital representation of your brand.

How do I get more followers on social media?

There’s no secret formula to growing followers. It’s a combination of consistency, quality, and listening to your audience. We’ll help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and what people look for from your social presence.

How many times should I post a day or week on social media?

Your cadence is dependent on a bunch of different variables. You don’t want to overload your followers, but you want to have consistency of some sort. That consistency could manifest itself in different ways. It all comes down to your brand and your goals.

How do I get my business to go viral on social media?

There’s no secret to going viral. You will find success through quality content and, more importantly, a quality business product. When in doubt, think about the old mantra — if you build it, they will come.

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80% Of Shippers Overpay for Freight and 15% Of Carrier Invoices Are Incorrect

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Across a year, shippers work on countless contracts; amidst such high volume, it can be difficult to track where, when, and how bills were paid, leading to confusion for both shippers and freight companies. Plus, with so many contracts, manually auditing for accuracy can steal hours of tedious workflow from your team. IntelliTrans has your solution — offering freight audit and payment services to save your team time and let them focus on what’s really important.

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Integrated Freight Audit & Payment Team, Leveraging Best Practices

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At IntelliTrans, our expert team handles every step of the freight audit and payment process for you. Our experts harness tested processes to pay bills on time & accurately, reducing AP processing time and managing exceptions. We ensure you won’t miss payments to carriers, potentially saving millions of dollars and reducing past dues. Additionally, our team are experts at avoiding demurrage, with a proven cost reduction of 23% thanks to accurate reporting and instant alerts.

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Freight Audit & Payment Company FAQs

What is Freight Audit and Payment?

While often lumped together, freight audit and freight payment are two separate, interconnected processes; freight audit refers to services that examine, verify, and adjust freight bills for maximum accuracy, while freight payment refers to services that pay invoices once they are accurate.

Working in tandem, our freight audit and payment services handle both of these processes, ensuring bills are monitored and adjusted before paying them in full — on-time and accurately.

How does IntelliTrans Handle Freight Audits?

IntelliTrans managed services offers one centralized service for all freight operations, including freight audit. We perform a 3-way match — comparing actual shipment data, invoice, and rate (both contract and tariff) — simultaneously accounting for pricing conditions including rates based on car type, owner, and net weight. We also crosscheck diverse charges (including accessorial charges and fuel surcharges) with accessorial schedules, fuel schedules, mileage, and shipment information, all stored within our system.

Why Outsource to Freight Audit and Payment Companies?

Freight audit and payment is an extensive process; comparing freight bills for maximum accuracy can take hours at a time, with simple mistakes potentially costing thousands of dollars in revenue. Amidst hectic schedules and time-intensive auditing, shippers may sometimes forget to pay a bill together, resulting in damaged trust and potentially excessive late fees.

Outsourcing your freight audit and payment ensures extensive, reliable cross-checking of freight bills, automates bill payments, and saves your team hours of laborious work they can now leverage elsewhere. IntelliTrans is experienced with helping bulk and break-bulk shippers across modes & industries with freight audit and payment — a top choice to outsource the service.

Can a Freight Company Hold Your Freight for Non-Payment?

A freight company can, in fact, hold your freight for non-payment — commonly referred to situationally as “freight hostage.” Freight hostage occurs when a shipper doesn’t pay a transportation debt to a carrier; in turn, the carrier holds onto a shipment until the initial payment, alongside additional late charges, are paid back in full.

IntelliTrans freight payment services ensure your freight remains in motion by swiftly paying freight companies — both on-time and accurately.

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