ApproveThis manages your Simple Sign Integration approvals.

When Bureaucracy Meets Digital Paperwork

Let's be real: getting documents signed is supposed to be the easy part. But between chasing down signatures and waiting weeks for internal approvals, most companies end up with a bottleneck disguised as a workflow. That's where pairing ApproveThis with Simple Sign changes the game – it's like giving your approval processes a double shot of espresso.

Simple Sign handles the digital handshake part – sending contracts, collecting signatures, all that. ApproveThis takes over the decision-making circus: routing documents to the right people, escalating stuck requests, keeping everyone honest with tracking. Connect them through Zapier, and you've got a system where contracts move forward automatically instead of dying in someone's inbox.

Why This Combo Works for Mid-Sized Companies

Companies between 50-5,000 employees hit a sweet spot: enough complexity to need real approval systems, but not enough red tape to tolerate clunky enterprise software. Here's where this integration shines:

• No more license wars: Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no extra Simple Sign seats required. Perfect for involving clients or external partners.
• Escalation protocols: Vacationing approver? Budget threshold crossed? The system reroutes or auto-approves based on rules you set.

Example: A 200-person tech company uses this combo to handle NDAs. Sales sends via Simple Sign → ApproveThis routes to legal → Legal approves → Doc goes back to sales for final sign-off. Takes 2 days instead of 2 weeks.

Three Ways to Automate (Without Hiring a Developer)

1. "Sent for Signature" Triggers Pre-Approval

Use case: A marketing agency sends client contracts via Simple Sign. Zapier triggers ApproveThis to get internal legal review before the client ever sees the doc.

Why it matters: Catches scope creep or liability issues early. Legal team sees 30% fewer fire drills.

2. Signed Docs Kick Off Payment Approvals

Use case: A manufacturing company auto-sends signed purchase orders to ApproveThis. Finance gets instant alerts to approve deposits or production costs.

Secret weapon: ApproveThis' calculated fields auto-check if the PO total exceeds department budgets before routing.

3. Viewed Documents Trigger Follow-Ups

Use case: HR sends offer letters via Simple Sign. When candidates view but don't sign within 48 hours, ApproveThis pings recruiters to follow up.

Pro tip: Add conditional logic to only escalate if the candidate opened the doc multiple times (indicates interest).

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Zapier's the middleman here, and setup takes about 12 minutes if you're moderately tech-savvy:

1. Create a Zap with Simple Sign's "Document Sent" trigger
2. Map key fields (Doc URL, Client Name, Total Value) to ApproveThis
3. Set approval rules in ApproveThis: Who needs to approve? What thresholds apply?
4. Test with a dummy document – we both know you'll skip this, but don't.

Biggest time-saver: Use ApproveThis' pre-built template for Simple Sign integrations. One less decision to make.

Department-Specific Wins

Sales Teams: Close Deals, Not Tickets

Scenario: Your rep finally gets the signed proposal. Instead of manually notifying finance to unlock the client's account, ApproveThis auto-approves provisioning based on the signed doc. Deals activate 65% faster.

Legal Teams: Audit Trails That Don't Suck

Every Simple Sign document approval in ApproveThis includes timestamps, comments, and version history. When compliance comes knocking, you’re ready in 3 clicks instead of 3 hours.

Procurement: Stop Being the Bad Guy

Set approval thresholds in ApproveThis so routine POs under $5K auto-approve. Only the big spends hit the VP's desk. Your team stops being the bottleneck; everyone’s happier.

Features You'll Actually Use

Beyond the basics, here's what makes this combo stick:

• Approval groups: Contracts over $50K require CFO + Legal Head + Dept Lead? Add them as a group with one-click approvals.
• Mobile-friendly approvals: Approvers can review Simple Sign docs and approve via email – no app login required.

Real talk: 80% of features in approval tools go unused. These ones get used daily.

The Bottom Line (No Fluff)

If you're using Simple Sign but still doing approvals manually, you're leaving speed and accountability on the table. ApproveThis isn't another layer of bureaucracy – it's the system that lets you stop micromanaging document workflows.

Next steps:

→ Register for ApproveThis (Free 14-day trial, no CC required)

→ Check out Simple Sign if you're still handling signatures via email (Seriously?)

Or book a 15-minute demo to see the integration live. We'll show you how to set up your first automated workflow – no sales pitch, just practical steps.