Questions about becoming a VA

I have received an email like this one countless times but not with quite so many questions. I thought maybe this was a good one to use for a post on my blog for those who are interested in reading more about what a Virtual Assistant does and how they became a Virtual Assistant.
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What is a Virtual Assistant and what do they do?

A Virtual Assistant (VA) is someone who assists you with your business needs, from virtually anywhere. A VA works from his/her own office and will only charge you for time worked, saving you the cost of hiring someone in your own office and paying for benefits that include insurance, retirement, and vacation as well as [...]