It has been a little over six months since our beta launched in August. It’s hard to believe that it has only been that long! Having a half year under our belts has given us plenty of data about how people are using our app so we thought we’d share what we’ve learned.
Our users tell us that the power of Zapproved is its simplicity and ability for instant adoption. Based on the feedback we’ve received, the five leading ways Zapproved is helping users stand out at work are as follows:
1. Executive Productivity – Busy executives and senior managers are requiring that their teams request actions through Zapproved. Being able to manage the dozens of in-bound requests in one place makes execs — and the teams they serve — more effective. Check out CEO Nitin Rai’s story to see how it helps him.
2. Team Collaboration – The app offers a simple way for a group to hold a conversation online, which cuts down on back-and-forth emails. The added focus of working toward the conclusion of an agreement provides a useful structure that keeps momentum in the process. Read how the team at IonLife is applying Zapproved.
3. Client Management – For service providers and consultants, staying aligned with clients is mission critical. The overhead of getting out of synch is huge and can disrupt cashflow, so managing expectations is important. Zapproved is a tool for building a simple accountability model to track client authorizations. See how Jayne Sanders is using it at her interior design business.
4. Routine Tasks – In this category are the multitude of repetitive approvals that need to be gathered and tracked in organizations everywhere. Tasks like purchase requests, expense reports, travel requests and vacation requests fall into this category. Zapproved is streamlining this process by offering an easy solution that anyone can use that also provides a clear audit trail. Public agency Citrus Connection is an example of using Zapproved this way.
5. Board and Committee Approvals – For the formalities of board and committee approvals that take place when the group is not convened, Zapproved provides a clearer, faster way than email to transact business. The interface provides a clear way for members to record their vote as well as the exact time it was submitted.
If you are using Zapproved, do you fit into one of these categories or do you have another that you’d like to add? Also, for those checking out Zapproved, this may give you some ideas on ways to make your team more productive.
Thanks to all of our users who have been kind enough to speak with us and share their experiences. It is valuable to get real-world feedback so we can constantly improve Zapproved.
Please share your experiences with us by sending an email to myidea@zapproved.com. We are eager to hear from you!
