Users of the service can design A5 cards via the company's Docmail website, which are then be printed and sent by CFH.

According to CFH, the service costs a fraction of the price of buying cards and stamps from the high street.

Managing director Dave Broadway said: "We all know how much time and effort it takes to send Christmas cards and now you can do it quickly and cheaply with Docmail.

"Businesses will find it a great solution to sending out hundreds of cards to clients and contacts. Our service is quicker and cheaper than doing it through the conventional means, plus it offers the ability to make the cards unique to the sender."

Prices for the complete service – cards, envelopes and postage – start at 85p per A5 colour card, with an optional 25p extra for first class postage.