Exhibit 23

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 
2-69422, 2-72662, 33-38925, 33-43900 and 33-56227 of New England Business 
Service, Inc. on Form S-8 of our reports dated July, 28, 1995, appearing and 
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of New England 
Business Service, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 1995.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
September 15, 1995