1 EXHIBIT 23.1 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 Nos. 33-95144, 333-02388 and 333-23495) of Business Resource Group of our report dated December 16, 1997, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Business Resource Group for the year ended October 31, 1997. /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP ------------------------------ Deloitte & Touche LLP San Jose, California January 28, 1998