Almost every business process involves some kind of approval workflow. In a basic approval process, there are two steps. First, an employee submits a piece of work, request, or report. Then, the responsible manager reviews and signs off on this. Approval workflow software automates this process, sequentially managing each of the requisite steps. This gives clear oversight of the entire approval process, improving adoption and efficiency. An employee simply submits a request for approval, and the relevant team members are notified of the need to review it. Approval software gives a central tool for managing requests, without the need to discuss them in person. Businesses use approval software to manage all kinds of processes. For example, vacation requests, employee expenses, content marketing, invoices, equipment hire, resourcing, procurement, and more.
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Approval workflows often lead to wasted time. Without automated systems, colleagues are forced to take avoidable calls and meetings to discuss requests. Projects can also be delayed, as employees can’t move on while waiting for approval. This leads to poor adherence to your internal processes. Employees might take shortcuts, or fail to follow your approval process properly. Approval management software removes these inefficiencies, as well as improving oversight and accountability.
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Explore our favourite free approval app templates. With Budibase's intuitive low-code platform, you can customize your design in just a few clicks.
Our project approval system template is designed to digitize the initiation and authorization process.
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Our content approval software template is built to simplify and automate editorial processes.
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Our invoice approval software template offers a simple and secure platform to receive, manage, and approve business payments.
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Approval software reduces hidden operational costs. Automating workflows is the most effective way to build efficient internal processes, saving both time and money. With approval software from Budibase, you can optimize workflows with:
Of course, every business has unique internal processes. Many companies choose off-the-shelf approval software and are forced to compromise on their needs. Budibase allows you to tailor your approval software to your exact process requirements.
Our open-source platform is the fast and effective way to build approval management software.
Allow employees to submit expense claims to your finance team in seconds.
Submit, review and manage invoices within your approval workflow software, for simple audit trails.
Use approval management software to gain sign-off on new marketing materials, to streamline your editorial process.
Upload completed work to your approval management software, and automatically send a review request to the customer.
Approval workflow software is ideal for business process management. Automate leave requests, expense requests, etc.
Build approval software to streamline processes relating to invoicing, information requests, and more.