“NeedInstructions.com is the world’s most popular place to find clear instructions on how to do just about everything, as well as help you obtain missing instructions and manuals.”  This is how Christopher Evans, the Founder and CEO, breaks down his site.

All of NeedInstructions information has been uploaded by their members.  They have many categories for users to choose from.  You can find anything from a 1999 Ford Explorer Owner’s Guide to a How To on safely bathing a cat!  We highly recommend the business section, which consists of some great How To’s.  One are we look forward to seeing more of is How To’s on web design.  Web Design is definitely a hot topic and individuals are always looking for some helpful How To’s.  NeedInstructions is rapidly growing and has immense potential.  Christopher Evans is on a mission and his experience and persistence is driving him closer each day.

We were fortunate enough to interview Christopher Evans.  He sounds off about his background, motivation, future, the lowdown on NeedInstructions! Thanks for taking the time to do this Christopher.

Can you begin by telling us about your background? Where you are from, age, college education, etc.

Pretty much you can say I am from everywhere. Growing up I was an Army brat and traveled around the world, so I never really had a set to place to call home. Currently, I am 27 years old, holding a MBA in Accounting/Finance from Regis University and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from SUNY Farmingdale.

I have extensive management, ecommerce, and technical consulting experience. I have held many technical & management responsibilities. I worked for many big firms such as JPMorgan&Chase, Marsh & McLennan, Accenture, and IBM. My experience in ecommerce stems from over two years of strategy consulting in the consultant world. In addition to my ecommerce background, I have 4 years of experience in data warehousing and data modeling.

When did you begin to develop your idea for NeedInstructions.com? What motivated you to pursue making NeedInstructions.com a reality?

I had the idea for NeedInstructions.com in 2006. I got the idea for the site after a particularly frustrating experience when purchasing a large product that had to be assembled. After purchasing the product I found out there where no instructions included. While not finding any instructions on the product I decided to visit the company’s web-site to see if I could find the instruction I needed to assemble the product. After spending an hour searching the company’s web-site and the World Wide Web without finding anything, the idea of NeedInstructions.com came to me.

Did you receive any help in making the site? What steps did you have to take?

Originally when I first started to create NeedInstructions.com, I was trying to do everything myself, such as the coding, design, and business. Whatever it was, you name it, I was doing it myself. After a while I realized I couldn’t do everything on my own, and I needed help. I figured it was in my best interest and NeedInstructions.com’s to hire a development team to create the site for me while I focus on more of the business aspect.

Initially when I decided it was time to hire an outside firm to help with the development of the site, I already had the basic design and usability of the site. So it made my job a lot easier hiring a web development team to help me bring NeedInstructions.com to life.

Where do you want to take NeedInstructions.com? What do you see in its future?

I want NeedInstructions.com to be the number one site for instructions, manuals, and how to’s around the world. I would like to see NeedInstructions.com partner with many big companies such as Sony, GE, Maytag, and Ikea so that NeedInstructions.com can store and offer their instructions, manuals, and user guides to the public, so that these companies can focus more on there products and leave the instructions to NeedInstructions.com.

Are there any ventures you plan on pursuing after Need Instructions LLC?

As of now, my main focus is to continue keep the public aware of NeedInstructions.com.

How has your life changed since you started the site?

I’m working a lot more. Beginning a startup you will come to realize your day starts off at 8 am and doesn’t end till no later then 1 am or in until the job is done.

What inspires you? What do you recommend to fellow entrepreneurs?

I would have to say that my wife inspires me to succeed. Family is very important in any initiative one takes. Without my wife’s support and love, I don’t believe I would be as far as I am today.

My recommendation to any entrepreneur would to be always be humble and never think you’re above anyone. What I mean by this, is just because you’re a CEO or the boss of your own company you should continue to treat people how you would want to be treated. As they say, “Happy employees generate better returns,” I hold that statement to be true. I also recommend entrepreneurs to constantly network with others. Networking is very important to jump starting any business. And lastly, always double and triple check everything. No job is too big or too small for a CEO or business owner to check over.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of your work life?

Besides from creating my own how to’s on NeedInstructions.com, I love to cook and to spend time with my wife.

Do you have any experiences, advice, or anything else that you would like to share?

Whatever you do in life always give it your all. I know so many people that have started their own business or website and wouldn’t put there all into it and then come to find out down the line it failed and they don’t know why. Starting up a business or website is never easy. You should know this will take up a lot of your time. Also know and understand your target base and users. Lastly, it is always important do your research before initiating anything.

Awesome interview Christopher!  We all wish you the best of luck.

This was definitely very inspiring with a lot of great advice.
Enjoy this entrepreneurs and really take it all in.