I've worked solo for the last 2 years after having 3 staff and i luv it.
I'm in complete control and enjoy the one on one conversation with my clients. Although some days i don't feel much like talking (my PMT days)
I also buy the newspaper every morning to give me something topical to talk about, ask clients what music they like (in a round about way) write it on their card and see if you can get it/download it, then play it on their next visit, often this will make them go into lala land and not be so demanding of your for entertainment. Get some good gossippy magazines. I used to pay $100 a month for glossy mags, but they always go for the trashy ones, you should read them first so you can always pass comment.
Hell, with one of my clients, we do crosswords while i do her nails.