I wouldn't ask for anything. Simply put the question back to them, "What am I worth to you?".
If they insist on you giving them a figure then definitely push for the typical salary someone in your position is should be getting. Take no crap about them being a small company, that excuse is often used to keep salaries down. I bet when they charge their customers they don't charge less because they are a small company.
Most importantly though. If you'd find it hard to get another job with a good wage, have a family to feed etc, then I'd not go rocking the boat too much, but instead start looking for another job if they only offer a less than inflation wage rise.
If they insist on you giving them a figure then definitely push for the typical salary someone in your position is should be getting. Take no crap about them being a small company, that excuse is often used to keep salaries down. I bet when they charge their customers they don't charge less because they are a small company.
Most importantly though. If you'd find it hard to get another job with a good wage, have a family to feed etc, then I'd not go rocking the boat too much, but instead start looking for another job if they only offer a less than inflation wage rise.