Feeling taken over?

• The acquirer inevitably behaves like an invading conqueror.
• Your confidence and self-esteem could be deflated for a while.
• No need to blame yourself - your feelings are natural.
• Nothing to gain by blaming the acquiring firm.
• You've been wounded, but you need to give yourself time.
• As the dust settles, do you want to review your options?
• Leaving would be an easy escape, but can you capitalize on new opportunities presented by the acquisition?
• Your business must have attractive qualities to have been a target.
• The acquiring firm will have weaknesses - perhaps ones that they cannot see for being too close to them.
• Their weaknesses could be your opportunities.
• Especially if you present yourself as a partner, not as an enemy.
• Destructive criticism is a lose-lose strategy.
• Regard their weaknesses as opportunities for even greater success.
• How can you build on synergies between you and them?