Answer:

advances

Answer	Crossword Clue
ADVANCES	Makes progress
ADVANCES	Lends on credit
ADVANCES	Lothario's comments

ADVANCES	Progress
ADVANCES	Goes forward
ADVANCES	Moves forward
ADVANCES	Promotions.
ADVANCES	Furthers.
ADVANCES	Improves.
ADVANCES	Prepayments to authors
ADVANCES	Proceeds

ADVANCES	They're paid against royalties