ApproveThis manages your Time etc Integration approvals.

Why Bother Connecting These Two?

Let’s cut to the chase: approvals suck. They’re the traffic jam of business processes. But here’s the thing – when you connect ApproveThis (your approval sheriff) with Time etc (your task-taming sidekick) via Zapier, you’re basically building a bullet train lane through that gridlock. We’re talking about eliminating the “Hey, did you see my email?” follow-ups, the spreadsheet roulette, and the 3pm panic when someone’s assistant needs a decision yesterday.

For companies between 50-5,000 employees, this combo isn’t just nice-to-have – it’s your secret weapon for scaling operations without adding layers of bureaucracy. Marketing agencies, manufacturing teams, SaaS companies – anyone juggling multiple departments that need to move fast without breaking things.

What Each Tool Brings to the Table

ApproveThis: The Approval Machine

Custom workflows that actually make sense. Think multi-step approvals where the CFO only gets pinged for big spends, automatic escalations when someone’s on vacation, and real-time tracking so you’re not left wondering if Karen from Legal ever saw that contract.

Time etc: Your Task Command Center

Time etc isn’t just another to-do list. It’s how overworked execs and operations teams actually get stuff done through virtual assistants and task tracking. New client onboarding? Inventory order? Campaign copy review? It all lives here.

The Good Stuff That Happens When They Work Together

Here’s where it gets interesting. These aren’t just two apps shaking hands – it’s more like they’re finishing each other’s sentences:

1. No More Approval Black Holes

That task your VA just created in Time etc to order $15k in merch? It automatically becomes an approval request in ApproveThis. The kicker? Your approvers don’t need a Time etc license – just shoot them an email they can approve/reject in two clicks. Perfect for when you need a client sign-off or cross-department reviews.

2. Post-Approval Actions That Actually Happen

Approved that software purchase? Zapier instantly creates a Time etc task for your VA to process the order. Denied the PTO request? Task gets created to notify HR and reschedule coverage. The best part – no one’s copying/pasting between systems.

3. Quality Control on Autopilot

When a VA marks a task complete in Time etc (say, uploading a client report), ApproveThis automatically triggers a review process. Your team lead gets an email, checks the work, and either kicks it back or greenlights it – all before the client even knows there was a potential hiccup.

Real-World Wins for Different Teams

For Operations Managers:

That $10k office furniture quote from Time etc? Set ApproveThis to auto-approve anything under $5k, escalate to Facilities Director for $5k-$15k, and loop in the CFO beyond that. Delegation settings mean approvals never stall because someone’s OOO.

For Marketing Agencies:

Your VA schedules a client’s social media calendar in Time etc. ApproveThis routes it to the client stakeholder (who doesn’t need any software access) via email. They approve directly from their phone. Boom – campaign launches 3 days faster.

For Manufacturing Teams:

QA completes a defect check in Time etc. If they flag issues, ApproveThis immediately notifies supervisors and halts production line tasks until resolved. If all’s clear? Auto-approves and moves to shipping.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Here’s the beautiful part – you’re not building the space shuttle. With Zapier, it’s drag-and-drop:

1. Connect ApproveThis and Time etc to your Zapier account
2. Pick your trigger (e.g., “New Task in Time etc”)
3. Set conditions (only create approvals for tasks over $X or tagged “Client Review”)
4. Map Task details to Approval request fields
5. Test with a $5 task before approving the $50k order

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag urgent requests. Example: If a Time etc task has both “Legal” and “Deadline < 48hrs” tags, route directly to GC’s personal email with high-priority alerts.

The Nuts and Bolts You’ll Actually Use

While both tools have every bell and whistle, here’s what matters for this integration:

ApproveThis Heavy Hitters:

• Email approvals (external clients love this)
• Approval thresholds (auto-approve small fries)
• Vacation delegation (no more “John’s out, now what?!”)

Time etc’s Secret Sauce:

Task templates for recurring requests (monthly budget approvals, client reports) and virtual assistant handoffs. Pro tip: Have your VA manage the Zapier error logs – saves your team from playing IT detective.

Why This Beats “Just Using One Tool”

Time etc could technically handle approvals with comment threads. ApproveThis could manage tasks with checklists. But that’s like using a Swiss Army knife for a steak dinner – possible, but messy. The integration gives you:

Audit Trails That Don’t Lie: Every approval is stamped with who approved what, when, and (optionally) why. Combined with Time etc’s task history, you’ve got lawsuit-grade documentation.

Speed That Actually Matters: The average approval cycle drops from 72hrs to 4hrs for most teams. Not because people work faster – because the right people are notified at the right time, period.

Bottom Line

If your company’s growing past the “just yell across the office” phase but not quite ready for enterprise SAP nonsense, this integration is your sweet spot. It’s the difference between herding cats and running a tiger sanctuary – controlled power.

Register for ApproveThis, connect your Time etc account, and set up your first Zap in less time than it takes to schedule another “process improvement” meeting. Or, if you’re the cautious type, book a demo – we’ll show you how to automate the approvals that keep you up at night.