ApproveThis manages your pluuug Integration approvals.

When "Just Get It Signed" Isn't Good Enough

Let's be real – if you're managing freelance contracts, client inquiries, or project settlements through pluuug, you didn't choose their platform because you enjoy administrative work. You chose it to stop drowning in spreadsheets and email threads. But here's the kicker: approvals are still the bottleneck. That's where pairing pluuug with ApproveThis via Zapier turns "waiting on signatures" into an actual process that works while you sleep.

Why This Combo Works Like Bourbon and Branch Water

pluuug handles the heavy lifting of client-facing operations – inquiries, contracts, payments. ApproveThis handles the decision-making layer. Together through Zapier, they create closed-loop automation where:

• Contract changes in pluuug auto-trigger legal/executive reviews
• Approved budgets in ApproveThis auto-update pluuug project settlements

The magic? Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no extra pluuug licenses required. Perfect for external clients or cross-department work where you don't want to pay for seats you don't need.

Where This Hits Hardest

We're talking about companies where freelance work isn't a side gig – it's the business model. Think:

• Marketing agencies scaling with 50+ contractors
• Consulting firms managing client SOW approvals
• Platforms facilitating gig economy settlements

Example: A client inquiry in pluuug about doubling a project's scope. Without integration, this kicks off a 3-day email chain between sales, legal, and the freelancer. With the zap? The inquiry auto-generates an approval request with rate cards, contract terms, and freelancer availability – routed to the right people in ApproveThis. Decisions happen in hours, not days.

Two Ways This Duo Saves Actual Time (Not Hypothetical "Efficiency")

1. Killing Status Update Chicken

pluuug's status changes (like moving a contract to "Client Review") become approval triggers. For creative agencies: When a designer marks a deliverable "Ready for Client" in pluuug, ApproveThis:

1. Auto-routes to the account manager
2. Checks against quality assurance thresholds
3. Only then pings the client

No more "Did you check the files?!" slack messages at midnight.

2. Closing the Feedback Loop

When ApproveThis requests get approved (say, a freelancer's rate increase), the zap updates pluuug inquiries automatically. For HR teams using pluuug to manage contractor onboarding: Approved background checks in ApproveThis instantly trigger pluuug to generate NDAs and system access. No manual data entry. No "Wait, was Julie cleared?"

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Zapier's the glue here. To connect pluuug and ApproveThis:

1. Create Zapier triggers for pluuug events (new inquiry, status change)
2. Map key pluuug fields to ApproveThis request templates
3. Set up approval rules (thresholds, groups) in ApproveThis
4. Test with low-stakes requests first

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-flag pluuug inquiries that exceed budget thresholds before they even hit an approver's inbox.

Who Gets Their Time Back

Operations Teams

Auto-escalate pluuug payment disputes based on amount. Under $1k? Approved instantly. Over? Route to finance directors with context pulled from pluuug settlements.

Legal Departments

Contract amendments in pluuug trigger parallel approvals in ApproveThis – GC reviews clauses while sales approves commercial terms. Consensus-based or sequential? Your call.

Finance Managers

pluuug invoices over $X auto-create approval requests with margin calculations. Vacation delegation ensures backups approve when approvers are OOO.

The Niche Superpower

Most approval tools treat all requests the same. But freelance-driven businesses have unique needs:

• External clients as approvers (who shouldn't see internal pluuug data)
• Frequent rate/schedule changes requiring rapid legal + ops alignment
• Multi-currency settlements needing real-time calculations

ApproveThis handles these without custom code. Example: When pluuug inquiries come in EUR, ApproveThis converts to USD using live rates, checks against budget thresholds, and routes to US-based approvers if needed.

Stop Chasing Sign-Offs

If you're using pluuug seriously, you're past the point where manual approvals scale. The combo with ApproveThis isn't about fancy features – it's about making client inquiries, contracts, and settlements move at the speed your business actually operates.

Next step: Register for ApproveThis, then build your first pluuug zap in under 20 minutes. Or schedule a demo to see how conditional approvals work with live pluuug data.