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EXHIBIT 23
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
New England Business Service, Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos.
33-38925, 33-56227, 333-44825, 333-44819, 333-43028 and 333-43804 of
New England Business Service, Inc. on Form S-8 and Registration Statement Nos.
333-57657 and 333-87447 of New England Business Service, Inc. on Form S-3 of our
report dated July 25, 2000, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of New
England Business Service, Inc. for the year ended June 24, 2000.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
September 1, 2000
