Consent of Independent Accountants


     We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this
     Registration Statement on Form S-8 of our report dated February
     14, 1994, appearing on page 43 of Barrett Business Services,
     Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
     1993.



     Frank, Rimerman & Co.

     San Jose, California
     March 22, 1994