Upgrading from the "Standard" edition to "Small Business" in 1C-Bitrix is a natural step when your site evolves from a business card or catalog into a full-fledged online store. You've already run into limitations: the cart doesn't save orders, you can't connect online payment, and syncing with 1C requires manual data transfer. Standard lacks the sale and catalog modules, so trading functionality is unavailable. We'll help you switch to the right edition with minimal risk and downtime. Our track record: over 5 years on the market, more than 50 successful migrations. After the upgrade, your online store on Bitrix will have a ready-to-use trading platform with cart, orders, prices, and integrations.
Why Switch to Small Business?
The main reason is the "e-Store" module. Without it, a full-featured cart, order management, and payment gateway integration are impossible. Small Business adds:
- Trade catalog with stock keeping units (SKU), multiple price types, and discounts via rules.
- 1C integration via CommerceML protocol – synchronization of products, stock, and prices.
- Marketing tools: coupons, promotions, affiliate programs.
Small Business processes orders 3 times faster than Standard, reducing cart abandonment by up to 20%. The certified upgrade procedure ensures guaranteed data integrity.
What Small Business Offers Compared to Standard?
Key differences at a glance:
| Feature | Standard | Small Business |
|---|---|---|
| Cart and orders | No | Yes |
| Trade offers (SKU) | No | Yes |
| Price types | No | Multiple |
| Discounts by rules | No | Yes |
| Online payment | No | Yes |
| 1C integration | No | Yes (CommerceML) |
| Number of sites | 1 | 1 (per edition) |
| Users | Unlimited | Up to 10 |
According to official 1C-Bitrix documentation, Small Business includes all core trading modules with a limit of 10 users.
What Is Not Transferred Automatically?
Content and user settings remain. However, trade logic is built from scratch. Data migration of product catalogs is manual.
| Component | Action |
|---|---|
| Price types | Create manually in b_catalog_price_type |
| Delivery methods | Configure handlers (courier, pickup, CDEK) |
| Payment systems | Connect a gateway (YooKassa, Sber) and test |
| Discount rules | Create via bitrix:sale.discount |
| 1C exchange | Set up bitrix:catalog.import.1c – a separate task |
| Cart template | Adapt the markup to the site design |
How We Handle the Upgrade: A Detailed Case
From our practice: an office supply supplier. The client had been on Standard for years: a catalog in an infoblock, orders via email. They decided to switch to a proper cart with online payment (SberPay).
- Analysis and design. We evaluated the current catalog structure: 500 products, 20 variants (SKU) by color. Designed an infoblock for trade offers linked to the main one.
- License upgrade and module installation. Changed the key, delivered the
saleandcatalogmodules via Marketplace. Registered the existing infoblock as a trade catalog. - Creating price types. Added "Retail" and "Wholesale", imported prices via CSV.
- Setting up delivery and payment. Connected pickup and courier delivery with a fixed cost. Payment gateway – SberPay via the official module. Testing took two days.
- Template adaptation. Rewrote cart and checkout templates to match the client's brand.
Result: 8 business days, site downtime only during the key switch (30 minutes). Most time went into payment testing and template adaptation.
Our Process
We follow a proven workflow:
- Audit of the current site – analyze infoblocks, settings, custom code.
- Design the trade structure – price types, SKU, delivery methods.
- License change and module installation – using our access or via a partner account.
- Configure the trade section – bind catalogs, create prices, connect payments.
- Test – check cart, orders, payment, 1C exchange on a test environment.
- Launch and support – assist with the first orders after deployment.
Detailed Timeline
- Basic setup: 5–10 business days - With 1C integration: 15–25 business days - Custom template work: +3–5 days - Payment gateway testing: 2–3 daysWhat's Included in a Turnkey Job
- Configuration of
saleandcatalogmodules. - Creation of trade offers and price types.
- Connection of payment systems (up to 2 gateways).
- Basic 1C integration via CommerceML.
- Adaptation of cart and checkout templates.
- Training your managers on order handling.
- Documentation on settings and access.
- Service cost: starting from $800 (license not included).
Timelines and Cost
We estimate the upgrade license cost is approximately $1,299 (current pricing). The full setup cycle takes 5 to 25 business days, depending on integration complexity. You can save up to 30% compared to a full redesign. By avoiding mistakes, you can save up to $500 in potential rework costs. Contact us for a free audit and accurate quote. We guarantee 24/7 support with a 1-hour response time.
How to Avoid Common Mistakes?
- Don't attempt the migration without a backup – copy the database and files.
- Don't deactivate the old license until the new one is installed – otherwise the site will stop working.
- Check compatibility of existing modules with the new edition: some Marketplace solutions may require updates.
- If you use 1C, specify the version in advance and set up the exchange on a test environment.
Official 1C-Bitrix edition documentation helps explore capabilities. Wikipedia provides a general overview of the platform.