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 June 8, 2001, appearing
in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the 401(k) Plan for
Employees of New England Business Service, Inc. for the
period ended December 31, 2000.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 27, 2001