INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration
Statement Nos. 333-43804 and 333-83196 of New England Business
Service, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated May 3, 2002,
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 December 31, 2001.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
June 26, 2002