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NIL deal worksheet

Estimate workload, compare cash and costs, and print questions to resolve before committing.

NIL CEOs field guide · October 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Put the proposed deal on one page. This worksheet estimates cash after entered costs and helps you identify unanswered questions. It does not value your NIL or approve a deal.

Questions resolved
Enter your estimates, then calculate.

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How to read the numbers

Cash after entered costs equals promised cash minus estimated costs. Cash per hour divides that amount by total work hours. Both exclude tax, payment risk and noncash items. They are planning estimates, not a market-rate recommendation.

A negative result means the entered costs exceed the promised cash. A positive result does not establish that the deal is fair, lawful, collectible or a good fit. Usage rights and exclusivity can matter even when the workload is small.

Read the full deal checklist before using this summary with an adviser.