Before you go ahead with ANYTHING, make your business plan. A Tight and trasparent Business Plan will make a huge difference on the long run. Next step, get a lawyer and sort out all the possible legal issues; from your employee contract to company value statements. Then comes approaching your investor or if you already have one, start research on the technical expertise available around you. Remember, you need experienced Individuals to help you minimize your mistakes and maximize profits. Lure them in and make sure your core team is set up and running. Now for the actual expansion; Pick and choose people from the industry with average experience and keep them happy. After all these steps are taken, start your project :)
These are the steps we have learnt through the years of trials and tribulations, hope you do well. All the best :)

Hmmm. You have gotten alot of great advice. I think my only pointer to add, you really need to look into working with a business development company or professional. Someone like Dan (aka: Obscure) or other companies like Orchid Media, LLC. People who have been in the industry and can cover and/or handle the business issues.

With 0 years of development experience, I would highly recommend lining up a business development partner who has experience in the industry. You will find them to be an invaluable supply of answers.

Regards,
Micah Hymer
Reverie Entertainment, LLC
www.reverieentertainment.com