I can't give you industry-specific advice, but:
-Expect to bleed cash, plan accordingly. Cash is a bad source of liquidity in situations like this. (i.e. Gain access to revolving credit.)
-Don't get stupid with taxes, especially any local taxes. My limited exposure to local taxation in South Carolina was not pleasant.
-You don't strike me as a great people person (I'm not either, I mean no offense), how are you going to make friends and influence people?
