Here’s a simple way to fix the issue in Excel 2007 (it might work in previous versions as well). When you open the file in Excel, select the column with he ZIP/Postal code. Then right click on the column and select Format Cells. Select the Special option and pick ZIP Code. This will force the leading 0 to display. This works in Excel 2007.

You can also find more information on the Microsoft Support website. There’s also information about creating custom formats for specific columns and rows.

Why Microsoft doesn’t offer a global setting that allows a CSV file to be opened exactly as it is presented to Excel is beyond me. Perhaps in Office 2012 they will add this option.

WebDesignLedger put together a list of 15 very cool die cut business cards last week that I thought was worth sharing. Some of the cards in the list have pieces removed and some have been setup so you can fold them into certain poses.

Does the design of a business card make a difference as to whether you do business with the company?

Here’s one example from the list:

Pingdom: Any final tips to people who are thinking about taking the plunge and launching a Web startup?

Allen: If you have an idea, go for it. It’s better to look back whether or not your startup is a success than to look back wondering what would have been. It takes a lot of attempts at the plate before you hit the home run. And no matter what, don’t let a few bloggers tell you otherwise.

Whether you use the table view or the gallery view, just click a contact to view the details for that contact.

Some of our customers have mentioned that they remember contacts by what the business card looks like and now they can easily see all of the cards at a glance.

But hurry as the code is only accessible through Monday morning.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there - after you place your order, get off the ‘net and spend the time with your family and friends.

• The New York Dot Com Hatchery - their meetup is called “Are You Serious” and allows startups to present to a panel of VCs and multiple-exit entrepreneurs.
• Web2NewYork - long-running demo meetup held at a bar in the Lower East Side neighborhood of NYC.

If you are in NYC, come say hi - get a discount code for CloudContacts and/or a sticker from CenterNetworks.

About half of our customers initially want their cards back but once they realize we store an image of the cards with the account, most change their mind and allow us to recycle them.

Here’s part of Louis’ business card pile…

Basically you take old cardboard boxes, some new sticky labels (like address labels), print out the labels with your contact information, stick the labels to the box and then cut out the box. Repeat.

For added strength they suggest you seal the cards using a water-based glue. No photos were provided of the finished product. While I imagine they end up pretty thick, it’s probably a very interesting discussion when you hand one of these eco-friendly cards to someone!

Tactile CRM founder Jake Stride has a post about the integration on his blog as well. If you are new to Tactile CRM, check out my video interview with Jake from SXSW. Jake is also offering one free month on all paid plans - enter code CC2009 when you signup.

We will continue to add more export options and please let us know if there are any specific applications you would like us to integrate with.