ApproveThis manages your Formaloo Integration approvals.

When Forms Meet Approvals: Why This Combo Slaps

Let's be real - most approval processes suck. Someone fills out a form, it gets lost in Slack, finance needs seven "urgent" changes, and the requester ends up sending passive-aggressive follow-ups. ApproveThis and Formaloo fix this by doing the heavy lifting where most tools don't: connecting the "ask" directly to the "yes".

Formaloo's forms collect what you need (purchase requests, content approvals, contract sign-offs). ApproveThis handles the messy part: routing it to the right people, chasing decisions, and documenting who said what. Together via Zapier, they turn "Hey, can you approve this?" into a process that doesn't make everyone hate their jobs.

How This Plays Out in Real Life (No Fluff Examples)

These aren't hypotheticals. Here's how mid-sized companies use this combo to stop being approval roadkill:

1. The "Stop Micromanaging Me" Workflow

Problem: Marketing needs legal to review every social post. Legal's backed up, requests get buried in email, campaigns get delayed.

Fix: - Team submits content via Formaloo form
- Zapier creates ApproveThis request with all details
- Legal gets email (no app login needed) with context
- Approved? Auto-updates Formaloo, triggers Hootsuite
- Denied? Comments go back to requester without 12 forward/backward emails

2. The "Why Is Finance Always Mad at Us?" Fix

Problem: Department spends $4k without approvals, CFO loses their mind at month-end.

Fix: - Formaloo form for purchase requests with calculated totals
- ApproveThis auto-routes based on amount:
→ Under $500? Auto-approved, logs in Formaloo
→ Over $500? Escalates to department head + finance
- Approved? PO gets auto-generated, Formaloo updates
- Denied? Requester gets explanation without 3 meetings

Teams That Win With This Setup

HR: Onboarding Without the Paper Avalanche

New hire needs laptop, software access, desk setup. Instead of 17 emails:
- Formaloo form collects needs (department, role specifics)
- ApproveThis routes to IT, facilities, manager
- Approvers get one-click options via email
- IT auto-provisions tools on approval
Bonus: Use approval thresholds – standard setups auto-approve, custom requests get human eyes.

Operations: Vendor Contracts That Don't Haunt You

Procurement team juggling 50 vendor renewals. Instead of spreadsheet hell:
- Formaloo captures contract terms, costs, SLAs
- ApproveThis routes based on spend:
→ Under $10k? Team lead approval
→ Over $10k? Legal + CFO review
- Approved? Dates sync to contract management tool
- Denied? Vendor gets automated "We're reviewing" email

Finance: Closing the Books Without the Panic Attacks

Expense reports submitted via Formaloo with receipt uploads. ApproveThis:
- Routes reports based on employee role/department
- Flags duplicates using calculated fields
- Auto-approves under $100 with manager oversight
- Exports approved reports to NetSuite/Xero automatically

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

We know you're busy. Here's the 3-step cheat code:

1. Connect the Dots in Zapier
   Zapier handles the plumbing. Pick a trigger (new Formaloo response, payment, etc.) and map fields to ApproveThis.
2. Build Your Approval Rules
   In ApproveThis, set who approves what. Pro tip: Use approval groups so if Karen in legal's out, it auto-routes to her backup.
3. Test With Real Data
   Run a $1 purchase request. If it gets stuck, tweak routing. No coding, no consultants needed.

Key thing: Approvers don't need Formaloo access. Send clients a branded approval page or let them decide via email. No extra licenses, no app store rage.

Why This Isn't Just Another Integration

Most tools slap APIs together and call it a day. Here's what actually matters:

• Approval Context That Doesn't Suck: Approvers see the Formaloo form data in the approval request. No hunting through PDFs.
• Escalations That Work: If an approver ghosts, ApproveThis bumps it up the chain automatically. No manual follow-up.
• Audit Trails That Cover Your Ass: Every decision logs who approved what, when, and why. GDPR/SOX folks stay happy.

Bottom Line: Approval Processes Shouldn't Be a Career

If your team spends more time chasing sign-offs than doing actual work, this combo cuts the crap. It's not about fancy features – it's about making approvals boring. As in, they just happen without drama.

Next steps:
- Grab an ApproveThis trial (takes 8 minutes)
- Check out Formaloo's forms if you're still using Google Sheets
- Or book a 15-minute demo to see real workflows

P.S. If you're the person currently forwarding approval emails with "???" – we see you. This is your exit.