[baremetal]

I think you have a lot of ownership over the tech. And that is a nice benefit. You make the technical and architectural decisions.

> I'm currently earning £60K a year ($70K) and I'm beginning to feel "aggrieved", everyone tells me I should.

Dont let your friends tell you what to think about your own job and salary. And £60K in the UK isnt a bad salary. I would stick with them, and maybe up your game even. If you can find a way to increase their profits or reduce their expenses you would have some leverage. SMB is a different ballgame than corporate.