Running out of capital is like running out of gas—your business can’t go anywhere. But revenue-based funding, such as a merchant cash advance or short business term loan, refills the tank in a jiffy. Unlike traditional loans which can take weeks to pay out and require strict approval criteria, revenue-based funding gives you fast capital in exchange for a percentage of your future earnings or sales, which you pay back with a fixed fee over time. Think of it as a quick pit-stop on the road to awesomeness.