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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001462985-09-000001
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	TA-1
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		20090504
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20090507

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Business Advocate, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001462985
		IRS NUMBER:				311582572
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OH
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		TA-1
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	084-06358
		FILM NUMBER:		09804578

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 2400
		CITY:			ZANESVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43702
		BUSINESS PHONE:		7404553266

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		PO BOX 2400
		CITY:			ZANESVILLE
		STATE:			OH
		ZIP:			43702
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