ApproveThis manages your WinSMS approvals.

Let’s cut through the corporate fluff: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam in your workflow highway, the "waiting on Gary from accounting" meme made real. But here’s the thing – they don’t have to. Not when you combine ApproveThis’s approval automation with WinSMS’s text messaging firepower. This isn’t about replacing email. It’s about fixing what email broke.

Why These Two? Because Paperwork Shouldn’t Move at Snail Speed

ApproveThis isn’t just another digital rubber stamp. It’s a surgical tool for cutting through approval red tape. WinSMS isn’t your grandma’s SMS gateway – it’s how teams actually communicate when email chains turn into the ninth circle of hell. Together? They turn "waiting for sign-off" into "done before your coffee gets cold."

What You’re Working With

ApproveThis: Lets you build approval workflows that actually make sense. Multi-step approvals? Check. Auto-escalations when Gary’s on vacation? Yep. Real-time tracking so you’re not playing corporate Marco Polo? Obviously.

WinSMS: Bulk SMS that doesn’t feel like spamming your clients. Two-way messaging that works even when people ignore their inboxes. Delivery rates that won’t make you look like an amateur.

The Killer Combo: Approval Workflows That Actually Move

Here’s where it gets real. We’re not talking about some “integration” that requires a PhD in coding. This is Zapier-level simple – connect ApproveThis to WinSMS in 15 minutes flat. No IT department required.

Use Case 1: Instant SMS Alerts When Sh*t Gets Approved

Scenario: Your construction company just approved a $250K equipment purchase. The project manager’s waiting to pull the trigger. The supplier needs confirmation. Accounting wants proof for their records.

Old Way: Approval email gets sent → Project manager misses it in flooded inbox → Follow-up calls → Delay → Everyone’s pissed

New Way:

• ApproveThis auto-approves purchases under $300K based on your thresholds
• Zapier triggers WinSMS to blast texts to PM, supplier, and accounting lead
• Message includes approval ID and direct link to docs in ApproveThis

Real result: That bulldozer gets ordered 3 days faster. No one’s chasing paper trails.

Use Case 2: Turn SMS Replies into Actual Decisions

Scenario: Your retail chain’s field managers text inventory requests daily. You’re currently copying these into spreadsheets, emailing for approvals, then… you get the picture.

Fix:

• WinSMS gets a text like “Need 200 units Product X – Store 42”
• Zapier creates an ApproveThis request with all details
• Approver gets email/SMS with one-click approve/reject
• WinSMS automatically texts back “Approved – PO #5421” or “Denied – See notes”

Bonus: ApproveThis tracks every decision automatically. Audit-proof without the spreadsheets.

Why This Isn’t Just Another “Integration”

Let’s get specific about what makes this combo lethal:

1. No More Approval Black Holes
ApproveThis shows you exactly where every request is stuck. Add WinSMS alerts, and approvers can’t hide behind “I didn’t see the email.”

2. Field Teams Actually Use It
Construction crews, delivery drivers, retail staff – they’re not checking email. They text. Now those texts become legit approval requests.

3. Clients Don’t Need Another Login
External partners approve via SMS or email. No paying for extra software seats. No training.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

If you can order DoorDash, you can do this:

1. Zapier Account: Free tier works (Get one here)
2. Connect ApproveThis: Takes 2 minutes. No coding.
3. Hook Up WinSMS: Use their Zapier integration (WinSMS details here)
4. Build Your First “Zap”: Example: “When ApproveThis request is approved → Send WinSMS alert”

Pro Tip: Start with one workflow (like purchase orders). Scale after you see results.

Who Actually Benefits? (Spoiler: Everyone)

Operations Teams: Stop being human routers between field and office.

Finance: Auto-approve small expenses, escalate big ones. Audit trails built-in.

HR: Onboard contractors with SMS-based document approvals.

Sales Managers: Approve discounts via text while at client sites.

The Fine Print (That Actually Matters)

Cost Control: ApproveThis’s approval thresholds mean junior staff can approve small purchases without risking your budget.

Delegation That Works: Gary’s on PTO? ApproveThis automatically reroutes approvals. No dropped balls.

Two-Way Street: WinSMS replies become ApproveThis comments. Keep context without digging through threads.

This Isn’t “Digital Transformation” – It’s Just Working Smarter

We’re not here to sell you some enterprise “solution.” This is about fixing the daily crap that slows your team down:

- No more “I’ll approve it when I’m back at my desk”
- No more lost requests in email threads
- No more explaining to clients how to use some clunky portal

It’s approvals that work how people actually work – through quick decisions and instant communication.

Try It or Don’t (But Your Competitors Probably Will)

ApproveThis has a free tier. WinSMS pricing starts at about what you spend on office snacks monthly. The real cost? Spending another quarter doing approvals like it’s 1998.

Get Started with ApproveThis (Takes 2 minutes. Seriously.)
Check Out WinSMS (Because texting shouldn’t be complicated)

Still reading? That’s 3 minutes you could’ve spent setting this up.