INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement No. 333-43804 of New England Business Service,
Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated December 1, 2000,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the 401(k)
Plan for Employees of New England Business Service, Inc. for
the year ended June 24, 2000.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
December 19, 2000