Extending Smartsheet

Here’s how you can leverage Smartsheet in conjunction with other tools to accomplish your requirements:

1. Document Builder: You can use Smartsheet to manage data and project details, while integrating it with document creation tools like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. Smartsheet’s data can be populated into templates, and the resulting documents can be stored and tracked within Smartsheet.

2. Electronic Signatures: Integrate Smartsheet with eSignature platforms such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign to collect legally binding electronic signatures for documents stored and managed in Smartsheet.

3. CRM Integration: This integration allows you to generate, track, and manage documents related to CRM data from within your CRM platform.

4. Content Library: Utilize Smartsheet as a repository for storing and organizing content assets, such as product information, pricing tables, or marketing collateral. Users can access and reuse these assets while creating documents in external tools.

5. Collaboration Tools: Smartsheet offers real-time collaboration features, including comments, @mentions, and in-sheet discussions, facilitating teamwork and collaboration on document-related tasks.

6. Document Analytics: Easily track and understand your organization’s performance with our project dashboard solution. Gain real-time insights, visualize complex data, and make confident decisions to support business growth. Key features include utilization reporting, visual project dashboards, custom report building, and the ability to forecast business growth. Stay on top of project status, identify potential issues early on, and share reports effortlessly.

7. Document Approval Workflow: You can use Smartsheet’s workflow automation capabilities to create multi-step approval workflows for documents. Combine it with external document management tools to handle the complexities of larger teams or more intricate approval processes.

8. Payment Processing: Smartsheet itself does not include native payment processing functionality. However, you can integrate it with payment platforms like Stripe or PayPal, adding payment options to your documents or utilizing external invoicing tools for billing and payment processing.

9. Automated Notifications: Smartsheet provides notifications within its platform for updates and changes made to sheets. To track document-related activities like document views or signatures, consider integrating with dedicated document tracking and notification tools.

10. Security Features: Smartsheet offers various security features, including access controls, two-factor authentication, and audit trail functionality, ensuring data security and compliance.

By combining Smartsheet with external tools and integrations, you can enhance document creation, collaboration, CRM integration, and other functionalities to meet your specific requirements.