Why These Two Tools Are Better Together

Let's get real: forms are where good ideas go to die. Someone fills out a request, it sits in a spreadsheet, and three weeks later you're getting Slack messages asking "Hey, whatever happened to that thing?" That's where Walla Form and ApproveThis come in – like peanut butter and jelly for your approval processes. Walla catches the data, ApproveThis pushes decisions forward. No more lost requests. No more approval purgatory.

What Each Tool Does Best

Walla Form's the champ at gathering info – expense reports, purchase orders, content approvals – whatever your team needs to submit. But here's the kicker: collecting data isn't the same as getting shit done. That's where ApproveThis takes over. While Walla organizes your requests, ApproveThis handles the actual decision-making:

• Routes approvals to the right people (not just whoever's inbox is emptiest)
• Chases down MIA approvers automatically
• Gives you a crystal-clear audit trail

Real Teams Using This Combo Right Now

This isn't hypothetical tech-bro fluff. Here's how actual teams are making this work:

HR Teams: New Hire Requests That Don't Get Lost

Picture this: department manager fills out a Walla form for a new hire. Zapier instantly creates an ApproveThis request that routes to HR, finance, and the VP – with salary details auto-calculated. Approvers get email links (no logins required) and the whole thing gets resolved before lunch. Meanwhile, HR isn't playing phone tag with accounting.

Operations: Purchase Orders That Don't Require a PhD

Field team submits equipment request via Walla. ApproveThis automatically routes it based on cost: under $1k? Team lead approves. Over $5k? Finance director + ops VP both need to sign off. Bonus: if someone's OOO, approvals get rerouted immediately – no waiting until someone checks their email.

Marketing: Content Approvals That Don't Kill Momentum

Designer uploads new assets through Walla. Approval request hits legal, compliance, and product marketing simultaneously. Edits get logged in ApproveThis with version control. No more "Final_Final_v3_Really_This_Time.doc" attachments floating around.

The Secret Sauce: Approval Features You'll Actually Use

ApproveThis isn't just another checkbox tool. These features matter when you're dealing with real-world chaos:

Email Approvals That Don't Suck

Approvers can greenlight requests directly from their inbox – no app login required. Crucial when dealing with clients or execs who won't learn new software. They click approve/reject, it's logged, done.

Vacation Coverage That Works While You're on the Beach

John from accounting is snorkeling in Bali? ApproveThis automatically reassigns his approvals to Susan. No emergency Zoom calls to update spreadsheets.

Calculated Fields That Prevent Embarrassing Mistakes

Auto-calculate totals, discounts, or compliance thresholds directly in the approval request. Reduces those "Wait, did you mean $5k or $50k?" email threads.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

If you can set up a Zoom call, you can do this:

1. Create a Zapier account (free tier works)
2. Connect Walla Form and ApproveThis
3. Choose your trigger (New Walla response → Create ApproveThis request)
4. Map form fields to approval request fields
5. Test with a real submission

Pro tip: Start with one workflow (like purchase orders under $1k). Get that running smooth, then scale up.

Why Your CFO Will Love This

Faster approvals mean fewer bottlenecks. Fewer bottlenecks mean projects move faster. But the real win? Audit trails that actually make sense. Next time there's a compliance check or budget review, you're not scrambling through email chains – every decision is logged with timestamps and comments.

Handling External Partners Without the Headache

Client needs to approve deliverables? Vendor waiting on contract terms? They get an email, click a button, done. No need to buy them Walla licenses or train them on your systems. ApproveThis handles the permissions, Walla captures the initial request – you look professional without the back-and-forth.

When Not to Use This Combo

We're not here to BS you. This setup works great for:

• Multi-step approvals involving 3+ people
• Processes requiring audit trails
• Companies where requests come from multiple sources

If you're a 5-person team approving lunch orders? Maybe overkill. But for 50+ person orgs juggling compliance, budgets, and client work? Game changer.

What You’re Really Saving

Let's break down the math your operations team cares about:

Average approval takes 3 days? Cut that to 6 hours. Five approval steps per request? Automatically route them instead of manually assigning each. Ten requests per day? That's 50 fewer manual tasks. Multiple that across departments and suddenly you're talking real ROI.

Getting Started Without the Sales Circus

No need for a 2-hour demo. Sign up for ApproveThis, connect your Walla account via Zapier, and run one test workflow. If it sticks, great. If not? No long-term contracts holding you hostage.

Still skeptical? Book a 15-minute walkthrough with our team. We'll show you how other companies your size are using it – no scripted sales pitch, just real examples.